August 19, 2025

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Feeding Horses That Can’t Eat Long Fiber 
As older horses’ teeth deteriorate, they might need to transition to a forage replacer diet to prevent impaction colic and choke.
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Understanding Aging Equines 
There are many things horse owners can learn that will help them keep their aging equines healthy and happy. 
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Annual Wellness Exam
In this episide, Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock helps horse owners understand what to expect at their senior horse's annual wellness exam.
Officer Heather Geer with Mackenzie, senior mounted police horse
Get to Know Senior Mounted Police Horses
Meet three of the five senior horses that serve on the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police Unit.
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Assessing Quality of Life in the Older Horse
Check out these tips for assessing quality of life in older horses and determining when it might be time to say goodbye.
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How Veterinarians Approach Senior Horse Care
Views on horse aging and care can differ between veterinarians and between owners and their veterinarians.
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Colic Surgery in Senior Horses
The outcome of colic surgery in aged equines has improved greatly in the last 20 years.
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Medical Management of Hyperinsulinemia in Horses
Medical management of hyperinsulinemia with SGLT2 inhibitors is indicated for some horses, but it should be combined with appropriate management changes.
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Do Horses Grieve Following the Death of a Companion?
Researchers asked owners of horses that lost a companion about changes in the animals' behaviors and activities.
early signs of laminitis
Recognizing the Early Signs of Laminitis in Horses 
Many horses have mild signs of laminitis before they become lame, particularly at-risk horses such as seniors, ponies, and equids with insulin dysregulation.
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Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony
Use these tips when setting up a feeding and management plan for a horse or pony with PPID, also known as Cushing's disease.
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Frost-Free Hydrants for Horse Facilities
Frost-free hydrants will keep the water flowing at your horse facility this winter.
ticks can attach to your equids in brushy areas
My Senior Horse Podcast: The Trouble With Ticks
In this podcast episode, entomologist Dr. Erika Machtinger explains how horse owners can protect their animals from tick bites.
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Can I Breed My Older Mare?
Veterinary reproduction specialist Dr. Maria Schnobrich explains some of the factors owners should consider before breeding their older mares.
Warmblood on its pasture on a summer day
Are Warmblood Breeds Prone to PPID and Insulin Dysregulation?
If you have a warmblood, you should be on the lookout for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and/or insulin dysregulation.
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Adding Heat to Your Barn's Tack Room
Heating a tack room requires some caution. Check out these tips from the experts at Animal Arts.
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue
New World Screwworm Threat
The New World screwworm poses an increasing threat to horses in the U.S. as more cases are reported in Mexico.
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Some Dos and Don’ts for Senior Horse Care
These tips will help you ensure your beloved senior horses stay healthy and happy in their golden years. 
woodchip paddocks
The Benefits and Uses of Woodchip Paddocks
A woodchip paddock is a great turnout environment for horses at risk of laminitis or sand colic or recovering from lameness or pastern dermatitis.
intraorbital fat pad
Research on Visible Physical Features and Insulin Dysregulation in Ponies
According to new research, observable body traits such as obesity are not reliable predictors of serum insulin concentrations in ponies.
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Caring for the Horse’s Liver: What to Know About Hepatitis Viruses
Hepatitis viruses can cause liver disease and failure in horses. Learn more in this article.
drinking from feed bucket
The Benefits of Adding Oil to an Older Horse’s Diet 
To increase calories in the older horse’s diet safely, consider the benefits of feeding vegetable oil/fat over increasing the amount of grain.
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Horse Hearing: What You Should Know
Horses have excellent hearing because they can move their ears to hear sounds in almost any direction and in a wide range of frequencies. 
EPM horse drinking water tank
My Senior Horse Podcast: EPM
In this episode, Dr. Amy Johnson discusses EPM in horses, including clinical signs, prevention strategies, and more.
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Assessing Quality of Life in the Older Horse
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Do Horses Grieve Following the Death of a Companion?
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Horse Teeth by Age
horse dental issues
Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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FUN STUFF
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Annual Wellness Exam
Officer Heather Geer with Mackenzie, senior mounted police horse
Get to Know Senior Mounted Police Horses
older horse care communication owner vet
How Veterinarians Approach Senior Horse Care
colic surgery horse on hoist
Colic Surgery in Senior Horses
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